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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S4300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was launched within a month of the S4300 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A2400 IS grades versus the S4300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon S4300

 A2400 IS S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S4300 A2400 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S4300

 A2400 IS S4300 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S4300 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS against the S4300.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and S4300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and S4300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Nikon S4300
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (139 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S4300
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S4300 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (126 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (139 grams)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S4300
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix S4300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 139g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots 180 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $119